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Nativ for Mac

Run AI models locally

Quick answer: Nativ is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask nativ. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 125 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Nativ is

Nativ is a AI tool for macOS: run AI models locally.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://blaizzy.github.io/nativ/.

How to install Nativ

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask nativ.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Nativ on Mac?

Run brew install --cask nativ in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Nativ open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (Blaizzy/nativ), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Nativ run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is Nativ?

It was installed 125 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3102 in this catalogue.

What version of Nativ is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.3.